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Traffic deaths spike in highway work zones

Traffic deaths spike in highway work zones

Traffic deaths spike in highway work zones

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of dangerous conditions in road construction zones after crashes in those zones killed 244 people last year. The death toll is an increase of 33% over 2020 and is the highest in 40 years.

Who wants some pancakes?

Lexie Cooper
Thursday, April 14, 2022
For the first time in a few years, a pancake supper is taking place. Hosted by the UIL T.E.A.M., this supper is all-you-can-eat. All ingredients are donated by the hosts and whoever else would like to donate. The pancakes, made by the hosts, are sure to be delicious.

Fisher County Clothes Closet

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Fisher County Clothes Closet will remain closed for at least another week. We are busy painting and laying new carpet, and generally updating the location. When we reopen, we will have spring and summer wear on the racks! If you would like to help with the remodeling efforts, we could use it.
Julio Carrillo flashes Texas Tech's "Guns up" as he stands alongside a pacer at the finish line of the Brookings SD, where Carrillo earned his BQ of 3:28:43. A pacer is a runner that qualifies in a higher bracket, but volunteers to run in a slower bracket to assist and encourage other runners along the route.

Julio Carrillo flashes Texas Tech's "Guns up" as he stands alongside a pacer at the finish line of the Brookings SD, where Carrillo earned his BQ of 3:28:43. A pacer is a runner that qualifies in a higher bracket, but volunteers to run in a slower bracket to assist and encourage other runners along the route.

Rotan native to run Boston Marathon

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Rotan native Julio Carrillo will be headed north this weekend, joining thousands from around the world Monday for an early morning run through 26 miles of New England countryside during the 126th Boston Marathon.
City of Aspermont receives 40-year service award

City of Aspermont receives 40-year service award

City of Aspermont receives 40-year service award

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Billy Alvarez with the Texas Municipal League presented Aspermont Mayor Steven Ellis with an award this week, commemorating a successful partnership between the city and TML over the past four decades.
SMHD Board of Directors President Steve Teichelman swears in Ellen Abernathy as the board's newest member during last week's special-called meeting. Abernathy was a loan candidate on the ballot to replace Bill Hill, who announced he would not seek re-election this year after serving on the district's board for 12 years.

SMHD Board of Directors President Steve Teichelman swears in Ellen Abernathy as the board's newest member during last week's special-called meeting. Abernathy was a loan candidate on the ballot to replace Bill Hill, who announced he would not seek re-election this year after serving on the district's board for 12 years.

SMHD Board affirms new member and addresses old issues

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District accepted the parameters for extending the loan that covered millions in construction cost overruns in a special meeting last week before swearing in new board member, Ellen Abernathy, who will officially replace retiring board member Bill Hill in May.
Deadline nears to register for elections

Deadline nears to register for elections

Deadline nears to register for elections

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities.